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		<title>LA PROSTHETIC DENTISTRY</title>
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				<div class="et_pb_text_inner"><h1>LA PROSTHETIC DENTISTRY</h1>
<h2>GIVE US A SMILE</h2></div>
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				<div class="et_pb_text_inner"><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">People don’t realize how impactful a beautiful smile can be until the confidence to smile has been lost. A lack of confidence causes a domino effect of painful experiences for even the most upbeat individual. Dr. Luis M. Alvarado of LA Prosthetic Dentistry has given confidence back to people for years. He has practiced as a prosthodontist in New Orleans and Seattle and recently settled in <a class="wpil_keyword_link" href="https://sbmag.net/about-us/"   title="SBC" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked"  data-wpil-monitor-id="1053">SBC</a> with his wife and family. Since February 2023, LA Prosthetic Dentistry has been located on Kayla Street in Shreveport. They offer state-of-the-art full-mouth rehabilitation services where all treatment plans are tailored to each patient. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">When it comes to prosthodontics, LA Prosthetic Dentistry is in a class of its own in Northwest Louisiana. Dr. Alvarado completed a 3-year residency training in Advanced Education in General Dentistry at the University of Connecticut and then obtained another 2-year residency training program in Prosthodontics at <a class="wpil_keyword_link" href="https://sbmag.net/center-for-medical-education-at-lsu/"   title="LSU" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked"  data-wpil-monitor-id="1052">LSU</a>. This degree in prosthodontics gives Dr. Alvarado the advantage of being an expert in both highly complex and highly esthetic cases. Dr. Alvarado explains, “We are the only full-time prosthodontics practice in a three-hour radius from Shreveport. We design all of our cases digitally in-house, and we have milling and 3-D printing capabilities to assure quality control.”  Dr. Alvarado and the LA Prosthetic Dentistry staff believe that the sky is the limit for their practice. The practice employs five people, including one dental hygienist and four amazing assistants who perform various tasks from chairside assisting to administrative duties and digital dentistry.  “Our goal is to work alongside the referring dentists to become an extension to them for the more complex cases,&#8221; says Dr. Alvarado. “We have  expanded our services to implant placement and restoration to allow for more accessible  treatment.” </span></p></div>
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				<div class="et_pb_text_inner"><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Through LA Prosthetic Dentistry, the citizens of Shreveport/Bossier City, and the surrounding areas have access to Full Mouth and Tooth Rehabilitation, Highly Esthetic Veneers and Crowns, Full Mouth Complex Implant Rehabilitation, Prosthetic Oral Hygiene Care, Dentures, and Implant Over Dentures. They also offer specialized treatment for accident and cancer patients.  </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“The <a class="wpil_keyword_link" href="https://sbmag.net/vote-for-the-best-of-sb-shreveport-bossier-city/"   title="best" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked"  data-wpil-monitor-id="1054">best</a> part of my job is when I see a patient that is in despair, when they have lost hope because they have been told ‘there is nothing that can be done to help you,’ and then I can provide them with treatment that, for the first time in a long time, gives them happiness. It is always gratifying to see them smile for the first time,” says Dr. Alvarado. “Giving someone their smile back and seeing patients hold their heads high is why I do this.”</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Anyone interested in LA Prosthetic Dentistry is welcome to visit their website, laprosdentistry.com, or call 318-996-3949. Your new smile is waiting at LA Prosthetic Dentistry.</span></p></div>
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				<div class="et_pb_toggle_content clearfix"><p>Patients should see a periodontist if there are any concerns related to the gums or the need for implants to replace teeth.<br />Bleeding gums or bad breath are often a warning sign of gum disease. These concerns can originate from a patient&#8217;s own observations or recommendations from their <a class="wpil_keyword_link" href="https://sbmag.net/sb-magazines-top-doctors-dentists-2022-directory/"   title="dentist" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked"  data-wpil-monitor-id="1045">dentist</a> or dental hygienist.</p></div>
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				<div class="et_pb_text_inner"><p>Craig Fondren of Fondren&#8217;s Classic Cars &amp; Guitars has loved classic cars since he was 13 years old.<br />What started as a simple question to his dad awakened a passion he never let go of. &#8220;We had an old broken-down Lincoln in our backyard, so I asked my dad about fixing it. He said if you pull the starter off, I&#8217;ll get it rebuilt, and you can put it back on. That started my love for classic cars. That Lincoln was my very first car, and I still have that car.&#8221; Fondren&#8217;s love for classic cars and his son Mason&#8217;s love for <a class="wpil_keyword_link" href="https://sbmag.net/centenary-youth-orchestra-presents-concert-featuring-concerto-competition-winner/"   title="music" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked"  data-wpil-monitor-id="1044">music</a> and guitars has evolved into Fondren&#8217;s Classic Cars &amp; Guitars.<br />Around a year ago, Fondren and his wife and children started Fondren&#8217;s Classic Cars &amp; Guitars as a new division of one of their companies, Elite Auto Dealership. They purchased a property in Minden, and the dream began growing from there. Fondren explains, &#8220;The building we bought used to be an outdoor store that also sold guns, so there was already a big area set up that could hold guitars.<br />Mason started putting guitars in that area, so we decided to call the location Fondren&#8217;s Classic Cars &amp; Guitars. We never realized how well classic cars and guitars would go together.&#8221; As the business took off, they moved Fondren&#8217;s Classic Cars &amp; Guitars to their existing location at 2915 Youree Dr and shifted Elite Auto, across their large lot to the south building.</p></div>
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				<div class="et_pb_text_inner"><p>Fondren&#8217;s Classic Cars &amp; Guitars specializes in everything associated with classic cars and guitars.<br />They offer a full-service upholstery shop, body shop, and hot rod garage. Donnie Opperman, their guitar tech, and Mason, work diligently to handle all guitar needs for every customer. There is even a jam room where musicians can try out different guitars before they buy. Being that the business is family owned, whenever a customer is buying or selling a car or guitar, they will always deal with at least one of the owners. They employ about 15 people. Fondren and his wife, Ashley, are there daily, and his oldest daughter, Ciara, is at the front desk handling the office affairs. Says Fondren, &#8220;We have a relationship with every one of our customers. We talk a lot with them, and we get to know their lives and their stories. It gives customers a totally different sense because of the personalization.&#8221;<br />They are currently working on bringing back their Cruise Nights. A few years ago, Fondren&#8217;s Classic Cars &amp; Guitars had mini car shows every third Saturday night. This time, they&#8217;re building a stage on their south patio to bring live music to Cruise Nights. The event has brought together some 200-300 people in past years. Fondren&#8217;s has every reason to be optimistic about what&#8217;s to come. Fondrens exclaims, &#8220;This is my passion. This is what I love to do. This is what keeps me going,</p></div>
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				<div class="et_pb_text_inner"><p class="p1">School is hard when students start out &#8211; whether entering Kindergarten, sixth grade, ninth grade, or graduating and looking towards their futures. Students have to sit at desks, pay attention, cooperate, be nice, and, oh yes &#8211; Learn Things. It&#8217;s no wonder the state-wide test scores are a concern to school and district administrators.</p>
<p class="p1">But sometimes, students manage all these tasks, plus many more, and make it seem and look easy. They achieve academically, are involved in extracurricular activities, have no discipline issues, and are well-regarded by their teachers. SB <a class="wpil_keyword_link" href="https://sbmag.net/advertise/"   title="Magazine" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked"  data-wpil-monitor-id="1037">Magazine</a> is proud to highlight three of these students, Caddo Parish&#8217;s Students of the Year for 2023 &#8211; 2024.</p></div>
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				<div class="et_pb_text_inner"><h1 class="p1"><span style="color: #ff9900;">THEY ARE 5TH</span> GRADER BHAVIK KONDALA, <span style="color: #ff9900;">8TH GRADER</span> LUKA MIKABERIDZE, <span style="color: #ff9900;">AND 12TH GRADER</span> ANALYCE JEANE.</h1></div>
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<p class="p1">who is in the Gifted and Talented Arts programs at school and has had straight A&#8217;s his entire life. He plays tennis and soccer, loves <a class="wpil_keyword_link" href="https://sbmag.net/arts/"   title="art" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked"  data-wpil-monitor-id="1042">art</a>, and is a serious rock collector. Introduced to rocks by his 4th-grade teacher, he has attended the area&#8217;s Gem and Mineral Show and has purchased several semi-precious stones, such as rose quartz and amethyst geodes. Bhavik is a chicken wing lover, a reader of fantasy books, a video game player, and a local Orff instrument group member. He is a member of his school&#8217;s cross-country team and Lighthouse Club, a leadership organization.</p>
<p class="p1">College plans for Bhavik include going to Duke University; he says that the school excels in academics and sports. He wants to be an anesthesiologist like his mom. She has shared several child-based books on the subject, which Bhavik has read and finds very interesting. He is good at soccer and tennis, is a Boy Scout, and loves giving back to his community and respecting nature. His favorite subject is Social Studies; he has had a passion for history and geography since he was young. Math is a close second to Social Studies; he believes that math teaches one &#8220;real-world skills.&#8221; He doesn&#8217;t have a least favorite &#8211; he likes all of his school subjects.</p>
<p class="p1">To Bhavik, the hardest thing about 5th grade is how organized one has to be: staying prepared and mentally strong. He said that 5th grade &#8220;preps you for middle and high school; you can&#8217;t have bad habits.&#8221; The <a class="wpil_keyword_link" href="https://sbmag.net/vote-for-the-best-of-sb-shreveport-bossier-city/"   title="best" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked"  data-wpil-monitor-id="1041">best</a> thing about 5th grade is the graduation and finale, which includes a field trip and party. He would like to advise younger students to &#8220;keep doing what you are doing to be successful. Be organized and prepared; even if you hit a brick wall, you can still achieve if you don&#8217;t give up.&#8221;</p></div>
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<p class="p1">Who is also in the Gifted program at school. While he currently has straight A&#8217;s, he admits that he might have gotten three B&#8217;s while in the 3rd grade. His favorite subjects are Science and Math; he wants to be an astronomer or astrophysicist. He says that &#8220;all our problems can be solved by space. I want to make a major contribution.&#8221; He sees himselfas an adult &#8220;in a room doing math and science, and figuring out the mysteries of the world and helping the world.&#8221; He likes all his other subjects equally. For fun, Luka says, &#8220;all academics are fun.&#8221; He likes working with Legos, is on the Quiz Bowl for the area, and loves to fence. He is a Boy Scout and will soon be an Eagle Scout. His fellow Scouts have been his best friends since elementary school; he loves hiking and connecting with the outside world.</p>
<p class="p1">Luka enjoys reading the classics &#8220;Mysterious Island,&#8221; &#8220;Kim,&#8221; and &#8220;Animal Farm,&#8221; and works by Alexandre Dumas, J. D. Salinger, and Jules Verne. In the classics, they had a different way of thinking.&#8221; He plays the French Horn, listens to classical <a class="wpil_keyword_link" href="https://sbmag.net/centenary-youth-orchestra-presents-concert-featuring-concerto-competition-winner/"   title="music" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked"  data-wpil-monitor-id="1043">music</a>, and is in the Honor Band. &#8220;Music is another way to let emotions out.&#8221; The &#8220;Star Wars&#8221; franchise is his absolute favorite, plus he collects Star Wars Lego action figures.</p>
<p class="p1">The hardest thing about 8th grade, Luka feels, is the responsibility. &#8220;I suddenly have a lot more responsibility in this grade: becoming more independent, transitioning to High School, and moving toward complete independence.&#8221; The easiest thing for him is his friend relationships. &#8220;I&#8217;ve known them so long we can tell each other anything.&#8221; He says that he is good at board games and has even invented one of his own. He said that every night is game night or movie night at his house. He advises younger students: &#8220;Don&#8217;t just follow dreams but push toward them. If you want to become the best in your field, don&#8217;t slack off. Believe in yourself and persevere 150%. Pour your passion into your soul &#8211; that&#8217;s how you achieve things in life.&#8221;</p></div>
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<p class="p1">who not only has career goals firmly in place, but she also has created several local and school-based organizations and fundraisers to benefit her community. After her mother&#8217;s successful battle against cancer, Analyce founded a fundraising campaign called &#8220;Cupcakes for a Cure,&#8221; designed to raise money for access to mammography for <a class="wpil_keyword_link" href="https://sbmag.net/business-outlook-for-women-owned-businesses/"   title="women" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked"  data-wpil-monitor-id="1038">women</a>. In October, she baked, decorated, and sold cupcakes to help fund mammogram equipment; from 2020 to 2023, over $5000 was raised for the North Caddo <a class="wpil_keyword_link" href="https://sbmag.net/money-matters-long-term-healthcare-planning/"   title="Medical" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked"  data-wpil-monitor-id="1039">Medical</a> Center for their Mammography Center. Analyce founded the P-7 club in her sophomore year, a faith-based group designed to give students access to Bible devotionals and outreach. She is also on the Student Council, Interact Club, Beta Club, Environmental Club, Yearbook staff, Million Word Club, North Caddo Scholars, Educators Rising, and National Honor Society. She is academically in the Gifted and Talented Arts programs for Music and Drama. Analyce has been involved in Mission projects including Reach Out America, to benefit victims of the Maui fire.</p>
<p class="p1">Analyce is looking forward to a career in education; she plans to attend Louisiana State University in Shreveport for her undergraduate and master&#8217;s degrees. Her goal is to be an elementary school teacher at North Caddo Elementary/Middle School. A native of Vivian, she loves her community and would love the opportunity to continue serving it as an adult and making a difference in the area. She is an avid reader, loves crawfish and old musicals, and has a passion for music. She has been playing piano since she was six years old, has served as a worship leader and pianist for her church, loves to sing, and enjoys traveling on family vacations. Her favorite subject is English; she loves writing and communicating with others through writing. If she were made to choose a least favorite subject, she would pick &#8220;maybe Science?&#8221;</p>
<p class="p1">The best thing about being a Senior, to Analyce, is being able to be an example for her lower classmates. She is always working on growing her skills. She is not looking forward to leaving the connections she&#8217;s made in high school, nor the organizations she&#8217;s helped create and been a part of. She has a twin brother who is neck-and-neck in the race with her towards Valedictorian; she calls him her best friend. Her advice to a past self is this: &#8220;Trials will be footsteps toward your future success and involvement.&#8221; Analyce is centered, optimistic, happy, and looking forward to what the future has in store for her.</p>
<p class="p1">The process to become Student of the Year is rigorous. After being nominated by a teacher and selected at the school level, the students must <a class="wpil_keyword_link" href="https://sbmag.net/submit-your-story/"   title="submit" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked"  data-wpil-monitor-id="1040">submit</a> essays and educational achievements, undergo interviews, and show themselves as leaders in their grades. Once selected at the district level, the students compete at the state level in hopes of becoming the state-wide Students of the Year. Our best wishes are for these students to achieve this goal in their life-long journeys toward greatness.</p></div>
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				<div class="et_pb_text_inner"><p>Theater brings people together. Where else can you sit in a dark room with a bunch of strangers and all dream about the same thing? Movies are great, too, but there is something about live theater that hits differently. There is more connection, no false moments. It’s real.</p></div>
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				<div class="et_pb_text_inner"><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Shreveport offers several different theater experiences, but the most historic venue for sharing one of these experiences is, without a doubt, The Strand Theatre. </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Shreveport staple will be celebrating its 100-year anniversary starting this summer.<br /></span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Jenifer Hill has been the Executive Director of the Strand for a little over a decade, and she says they have some exciting things planned for the Centennial Celebration: </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">“We plan on having cake at every Strand-presented show. </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">“We are planning a Centennial Black and Blue Ball, as well, where people can wear either a black tie or blue jeans. </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">“We hope to include an <a class="wpil_keyword_link" href="https://sbmag.net/arts/"   title="art" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked"  data-wpil-monitor-id="1034">art</a> exhibit in the celebration, too.” </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Currently in its 39</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">th</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"> season as a performing arts venue, the Strand will on June 20 announce its lineup for Season 40. </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Former managing and artistic director of Shreveport Little Theatre, Dr. Bobby Darrow, reminisces about the early days of the groundbreaking theatre: </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">“The Strand is seminal to my life, as my father’s dad was the construction foreman on that magnificent theatre, truly a historic temple of the Arts,” says Darrow. </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">“As a <a class="wpil_keyword_link" href="https://sbmag.net/centenary-college-of-louisiana-magale-fest/"   title="Centenary" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked"  data-wpil-monitor-id="1033">Centenary</a> Theatre Major, I was involved with the clean-out of the theatre in the late 1970s, after it had been shuttered for years.</span></p></div>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">So, how did The Strand come about? </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Way back in 1900, the Saenger brothers, who were sons of a local rabbi and owners of a drug store in downtown Shreveport, got together with the Ehrlich brothers, who owned a theater on Milam Street. </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">For their first adventure, the four decided to go all in and open the Saenger Theatre on Milam.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">A couple of decades later, The Strand would become the “mothership” of all the Saenger enterprises, which included 360 theaters across the south.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Strand officially opened on July 3, 1925, after 19 months of construction, with the opera </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Chocolate Soldier</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;">.  </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Originally a movie theatre and vaudeville house, The Strand was where Hill went to movies in the 1960s and ’70s. </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">“My goal is to leave it better than I found it,” says Hill. </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">The ’70s were a tough time for The Strand, though. </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">“Plaster fell. At one point, so much water was collecting in the basement that lily pads were growing.”</span></p></div>
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				<div class="et_pb_text_inner"><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">But … sunshine was on the horizon. </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">After seeing a film at the decaying landmark one day, a determined Jim Montgomery, a Shreveport newspaperman, critic, editor, and staunch defender of the arts, went to the office of local businesswoman and arts lover Virginia Shehee with a plan to preserve the historic venue.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The two partnered with local <a class="wpil_keyword_link" href="https://sbmag.net/top-attorneys-2024-gordon-gordon/"   title="attorney" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked"  data-wpil-monitor-id="1031">attorney</a> Judd Tooke and the community to restore the building and make it better than ever. </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Seven years and nearly $10 million later, The Strand reopened, giving us a chance to make more memories. </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Jenifer Hill recalls when Loretta Swit, who earned two Emmy Awards for her work on </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">M*A*S*H</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;"> as Major Margaret “Hot Lips” Houlihan, arrived at The Strand early to hang out before her performance. </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">“I remember I had to make an announcement on stage. I was nervous about it, and Loretta said to me, ‘Don’t worry about it. These people give you the money. They need to know you.”</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“I quit worrying about it from there on out.” </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">As far as deciding what shows play at The Strand, Hills says they shoot for a variety. </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">“We can bring in comedians all day long,” Hill says. But it needs to be different. </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">“We are rethinking our approach. Our board is 18 people, and our season consists of shows I and the board choose. </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">&#8220;Do I think it will sell here?’ Shreveport is a one-night town. </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">“How much can we get for it?’ That’s all a negotiation process.”</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Strand also factors logistics into the equation.</span></p></div>
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				<div class="et_pb_text_inner"><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“A lot of these bigger Broadway shows won’t fit in here. I hear of many older theaters with the same issues.” </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Hill and the board choose the shows for the Strand-presented season, but they also have “rentals” who contact the theatre to bring in performers. </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">For instance, that’s how they got Chris D’Elia and Kevin Hart earlier this year. </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">So, the show must go on, right? </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">99.999% of the time, yes. </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">There was one occasion, however, where things didn’t go as planned. </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Hill says, “We only had one show we had to stop. It was last summer.”</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">It was due to — get this — our North Louisiana weather. </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Can you believe that? </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Of course you can! Anyone living here for more than a day knows the unpredictability of Mother Nature in our parts. </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">“The rain came down at 4:45 p.m.,” says Hill. </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">“The show started at 5 p.m.” </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Water started coming into the basement of The Strand. </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">And the pumps in the basement couldn’t keep up. </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">“People in the house don’t know what’s going on. I had to go on stage looking like a drowned rat and announce that there wouldn’t be a show tonight.” </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Live theater. </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">100 years and only one performance was canceled. </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">I’d say that’s pretty good.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Jenifer Hill has clearly poured her heart and soul into that building. </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Jim Montgomery, Virginia Shehee, and Judd Tooke did, too. </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Thank goodness they cared enough to preserve The Strand; they deserve a standing ovation from us all. </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">I can’t wait to see what’s on tap for their 40</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">th</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"> season. </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">I know I’m not the only one. </span></p></div>
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				<div class="et_pb_text_inner"><p class="p1">At <strong>SNELL&#8217;S ORTHOTICS PROSTHETICS</strong>, we believe that the business of providing orthotic and prosthetic care and products to clients can never be regarded as a simple job assignment of supply and demand. While science, technology, and mathematical precision figure largely in the services we provide, the heart of our work is based on humanity rather than science.</p></div>
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				<div class="et_pb_toggle_content clearfix"><p><strong><span style="font-weight: 400;">Your achievements with a prosthesis depend on your personal goals and needs. For example, a college athlete may require robust, high-performance components, while another individual may prioritize ease of daily activities like housework or grocery shopping. Technological advances, such as microprocessor knees, facilitate an active lifestyle by enhancing mobility and stability.</span></strong></p></div>
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				<div class="et_pb_toggle_content clearfix"><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Prostheses are not one-size-fits-all; they are custom-made using a mold of your residual limb to ensure a precise fit. As your body changes, such as fluctuations in weight, new molds may be necessary for optimal comfort and functionality. Snell’s fabricates our prosthetic devices on-site, allowing us to add a personal touch to your device. You can personalize your prosthetic socket with designs that reflect your style, whether it&#8217;s sports teams, superheroes, or hand-painted flowers, ensuring that your prosthesis is as unique as you are.</span></p></div>
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				<div class="et_pb_toggle_content clearfix"><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Proper care of baby teeth is important for the future health and development of your child’s smile. Introduce your baby to oral hygiene by laying them in your lap and wiping a soft damp cloth gently over their gums. By the time your child has teeth erupting, you need to begin helping them brush twice a day with a soft brush and teaching them to floss, once they have teeth next to each other. </span></p></div>
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				<div class="et_pb_toggle_content clearfix"><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">When possible, ensure your child has water to drink instead of sugary drinks or juices, and NEVER put your baby to bed with milk or juice. Avoid gummy vitamins, as they are full of sugar, and stick to your baby’s teeth. </span></p></div>
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				<div class="et_pb_toggle_content clearfix"><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The team at Pediatric Dentistry of Shreveport-Bossier encourages kids to have fun. We love to see them smile! One way we encourage excitement within the community is with regular visits from Twinkle, our very own Tooth Fairy!  Twinkle loves to visit local schools and teach kids of all ages the importance of oral health and help them learn to care for their smiles in a way that is informative and fun.</span></p></div>
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				<div class="et_pb_text_inner"><p>Since 1930, <strong>Red Ball Oxygen</strong> has supplied the SBC and surrounding areas with a stellar selection of industrial, medical, and specialty gases. They offer various industrial supplies, safety supplies, construction site services, welding equipment, and technical services to several industries nationally and internationally.</p>
<p>Over the years, they’ve expanded to 21 locations, four-cylinder fill plants, and two specialty gas labs with 250 employees across four states. They strive to offer each customer the perfect order on time and with accurate delivery every time.</p></div>
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				<div class="et_pb_text_inner"><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In 1969, Craig Kennedy bought Red Ball Oxygen and passed the company down to his sons, Larry and Gary Kennedy, in 1987. Today, Larry and Gary’s sons have begun the company’s 3</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">rd</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"> generation of family ownership. Alex and Quinn Kennedy, 39 and 29, respectively, grew up in the Red Ball business. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Alex began running the Shreveport location in 2008, and Quinn began working there in 2013. They’ve both worked in multiple capacities with Red Ball since their beginnings. In 2015, Alex took over his father’s, Gary, shares of the company and became CEO of Red Ball Oxygen. This year, Quinn, Business Development Manager for Red Ball, took over his father’s, Larry, shares, making the cousins owners of the family business.</span></p></div>
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				<div class="et_pb_text_inner"><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Many aspects of Red Ball Oxygen allow them to shine brighter than the rest. They service over 5,000 customers and supply most of the nuclear power plants in this region, in addition to hospitals, construction sites, and refineries. This technologically capable, customer-driven, open-books company is one of the largest hydrogen providers in the area. Red Ball offered oxygen services to hospitals during the trying times of COVID. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">When the snowstorm of 2021 hit our area, Red Ball delivered hydrogen with the assistance of state police and the National Guard. Their three ISO accreditations are a testament to their dedication to unsurpassed service. In addition, the Red Ball Oxygen specialty gas division is growing by leaps and bounds. “We have a whole division that makes incredibly technical specialty gases and sells EPA protocol gases. We send These emissions monitoring gases to power plants and refineries to monitor greenhouse gas emissions to help keep our climate goals in mind, “says Alex. </span></p></div>
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				<div class="et_pb_text_inner"><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">April 2024 marked the opening of a new customer service location in Port Arthur, TX. Red Ball is also completing construction on a 10-acre, state-of-the-art industrial and specialty gas plant in Friendswood, TX, and adding another liquid hydrogen facility in Grand Prairie, TX. The opening of the new hydrogen facility, in addition to the existing hydrogen facility in Shreveport, cements Red Ball as one of the leading hydrogen providers in the area. Alex says, “The estate planning that we’ve done and transitioning to the 3</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">rd</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"> generation solidifies our position. It gives us a long-term, big-picture outlook for the company now that we’re firmly solidified into the 3</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">rd</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"> generation of young owners”.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">609 N Market St, Shreveport, LA 71107</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">318-425-3211</span></p>
<p><a href="https://www.redballoxygen.com">redballoxygen.com</a></p></div>
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